Is Marriage Overrated?

Question

is it worth it? 70% of north americans end up getting a divorce anyways, child support and alimony is the true meaning of hell.

so why are people still getting married?

my advice is if u want to get married, dont do it in North America! ;)

Answer 1

Marriage is not easy, people now a days, yes Im old, anyway, young people today get married thinking the will get something, that things are entitiled to them and they are spoiled and been given too many things, marriage is a GIVE and TAKE relationship, it takes hard work and devotion, a lot of people are not willing to do that. society sets low standards for marriage by making it sound easy and cheap and disposable. There has to be an understanding in a relationship of what will happen, how to communicate and how to give because you LOVE your spouse. They say marriage is 50/50, its more like 100/100 you have to be willing to give it your all and to be able to say I was wrong and Im sorry, those are the most important words you need. so if all this makes marriage seem over rated then yes to the LAZY of the world it may be, because it isnt easy.

Answer 2

People who dont believe in marriage are just scared of what can happen,scared of making the wrong choice -even if you do and feel everyhing is right ,it still may not turn out right.Still there is the chance that you will find the one person who completes you ,understands,will always be there,and has your back no matter what and when it happens you will be happy that you were brave enough to take that chance.Another thing is people go into marriage expecting things to just materialize for them and when they find out they have to work and build they run to get a divorce,marriage is sacred and not for the faint of heart ,I do agree ,but when you get to the point in your life where you can look back at what you have built it is going to be the BEST accomplishment in your life ,memories and all in your life,basically your LIFE"S work and you will be proud of it.People need to go into the situation with open minds and hearts and anything is possible if you work on it.Marriage and parenthood are hard ,no wages,long hours and even thankless sometimes,but like I said in the end ,it is the most rewarding thing you could ever do!Communication is the Key to success ,keep that in mind if you want to get married in the future and Im sure you will be just fine.Good Luck,its worth the chance Trusts me!

Answer 3

It sure isn't the way I dreamed it would be. But I do not think it was intended to become overrated. It was supposed to be a sacred vow in front of God. As women get more independent it is much easier for us to walk the other way and not put up with an uphappy marriage. Women are more able to support their familys in the US, while in some other countrys women have not risen the same level. Once upon a time a man and a woman each had their place in the family unit and now society is in shock and has not figured out how to fix it. Men have become less confident because of the rise in women's independence so this factor has weakened the family bond as well. It is very unfortunate in my opinion but we are very intelligent creatures and I am praying we will figure it out...I am almost afraid of what marriage will be to my children when they grow up.

Answer 4

Yes it is you don't need a piece of paper to tell you your committed to a person.and on the lighter side read the following.
Every man should get married some time; after all, happiness is not the only thing in life!!
-Anonymous

Bachelors should be heavily taxed. It is not fair that some men should be happier than others.
Oscar Wilde

Don't marry for money; you can borrow, its cheaper.
Scottish Proverb

I don't worry about terrorism. I was married for two years.
Sam Kinison

A psychiatrist is a person who will give you expensive answers that your wife will give you for free.
Anonymous

Bachelors know more about women than married men; if they didn't, they'd be married too.
H. L. Mencken

Men have a better time than women; for one thing, they marry later; for another thing, they die earlier.
H. L. Mencken

"A man NEEDS a woman like a fish NEEDS a bicycle."
U2

When a newly married couple smiles, everyone knows why. When a ten-year married couple smiles, everyone wonders why.

When a man opens the door of his car for his wife you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife.

I take my wife everywhere, but she keeps finding her way back.

I asked my wife, "Where do you want to go for our anniversary?"
She said, "Somewhere I have never been!"
I told her, How about the kitchen?"

We always hold hands. If I let go, she shops.

My wife was in beauty salon for two hours. That was only for the estimate.

She got a mudpack and looked great for two days. Then the mud fell off.

She ran after the garbage truck, yelling, "Am I too late for the
garbage?" Following her down the street I yelled, "No, jump in!"

If your dog is barking at the back door and your wife is yelling at the front door, who do you let in first? The dog of course...at least he'll shut up after you let him in!

Answer 5

No, it's underrated. That's why there are so many divorces. The true meaning of a marriage is not considered sacred anymore it's just a convenience, a piece of paper or a compromise. Getting married should be seen as a blessing and not a "normal" part of life.
If more people would get married because they are truly are in love and not just in lust or in a well everyone does it or it's part of life concept, more marriages would last. When a couple joins in matrimony they become one, not one on one, lol.

Answer 6

I think that society plays a big role in the "success" of a marriage; society in general has become increasingly complex over the past 100 years. More and more women are opting to have careers of their own, which is no longer frowned upon by families, religions and society in general. Back in 1900 it was taboo for a woman to have a career instead of staying at home and providing for her family, whereas now days it's no big thing for a woman to go to work and send her kids to day care or school. In turn, men are also taking on more roles in child care and other domestic responsibilities. I think that these things, in accord with a woman's ability to be independent without being shunned has contributed to the number of "unsuccessful" marriages.

Answer 7

In ways marriage is overrated, but it does have it's place in our society. I think for the people who are ready for such an tremendous commitment, marriage is quite a blessing. It provides security, comfort n a love that may last a life time. But for many of those who does not understand nor prepared for the responsibility of marriage, then it can become rather painful. I high recommend for all couples to go through a series of test before tying the knot.

Answer 8

No, marriage is underrated and abused and very few people even know what it is really all about. They don't know how to be married through the bad, the debts, the illnesses, the sorrows, the boredom, etc..... They just go and seek someone new, and their problem starts all over again. People don't know how to HANG IN THERE, and grow old together. They think it would be boring, etc....., when really, it is about character and REAL love and committment. Marriage IS the committment. Living together is the joke.

Answer 9

I don't think that it is overrated, it is just not being valued the way it used to be.

I can't say I am planning on getting married (still being single is a huge roadblock on that one), I don't mind if I don't but if it happens I will be more then happy to be with one person the rest of my life.

I do agree that independence does have a huge part to play...no one needs to work as couple anymore.

Answer 10

I always thought marriage was overrated and not worth it I was never interested in settling down and having kids but then I met my wife and fell in love with her were doing fine though we do have our share of fights but I have 3 kids so even if the marriage wasn't going well I'd stay with my wife for my kids but luckily were doing good